Cumbria's Conservative candidate for the new mayoral role, Mike Starkie, has said passengers will judge the future of the West Coast Main Line on reliability rather than ownership ...

Tim Farron MP and Michelle Scrogham MP united in their critique of the company after it was revealed Cumbrian residents missed key appointments and bills.

Kendal, is run by local baker Jo’s Doughs who works on a system of honesty and trust when customers leave money for baked goods.

Former primary teacher Hayley Okorode opens Curiosity Cottage in Rockcliffe, Carlisle, offering nostalgic play, baking and crafts for families ...

MADE Partnership, a collaboration between Homes England, Barratt Redrow and Lloyds Banking Group, launched a vision for about 200 acres of land.

Greggs plans to close four factories, including North Lakes near Penrith, putting around 740 jobs at risk, while its shops remain unaffected ...

How a new community space and redeveloped arts centre could look in Egremont as nuclear sector funding boosts Borderlands regeneration.

Milnthorpe haulage firm J T Leyland enters administration after a challenging period of trading, with FRP Advisory stepping in to wind down operations.

Card Factory sales rose 5.3 to £260.8m despite pressure on UK consumers, driven by digital growth after its £24m Funky Pigeon acquisition in July.

Cumbrian farmers face uncertainty after England’s £233m Sustainable Farming Incentive fund ran out in six hours, with technical issues ...

Thorne Tree Bistro to close after three years, owners Hannah and Colin Sherwood announce. Final day is October 18, following a message thanking customers.

M&S plans an 18,000 sq ft food hall in Workington, creating 20 jobs and opening in Autumn 2028, but its town centre move prompts high ...